Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax WG-2
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Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 269g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
- Revealed January 2017
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
- Released February 2012
Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview
Let's look a little more in depth at the Panasonic GX850 and Pentax WG-2, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the GX850 (16MP) and the WG-2 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the GX850 (Four Thirds) and WG-2 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe GX850 was announced 4 years later than the WG-2 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-2 being a Compact camera.
Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the GX850 scores against the WG-2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax WG-2 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 and Pentax Optio WG-2. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX850 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Pentax WG-2
GX850 | WG-2 | |||
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Released | January 2017 | February 2012 | More recent by 60 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 460k | Crisper display (+580k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Panasonic GX850
WG-2 | GX850 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GX850 and Pentax WG-2
GX850 | WG-2 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic GX850 enjoys outer measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
Check the Panasonic GX850 and Pentax WG-2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the GX850 versus the WG-2.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GX850 and WG-2 is 90 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX850 and WG-2.
Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but different sensor measurements. The GX850 contains the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The more recent GX850 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GX850 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 | Pentax Optio WG-2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 | Pentax Optio WG-2 |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9 | - |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2017-01-04 | 2012-02-07 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/500 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) | 5.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 20 Mbps, MP4, H.264 | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 269 gr (0.59 pounds) | 192 gr (0.42 pounds) |
Dimensions | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 73 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 586 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 photographs | 260 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 sec, 3 images/10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | microSD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $548 | $350 |